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Unemployment claims remain high across the state
BY IVAN SANDERS STAR STAFF ivan.sanders@elizabethton.com A recent report from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development continues to show a large number of ... Read more
12 hours ago by Ivan Sanders.
McCray and Kelly give updates at Rotary Club meeting
Joy McCray, director of the Chamber, and Laura Kelly of Holston Habitat for Humanity, were guest speakers at last week’s Elizabethton Rotary Club meeting held ... Read more
15 hours ago by Contributed Content.
$200M broadband push ahead, Tennessee mulls new coverage map
By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE (AP) — As Gov. Bill Lee pushes for another $200 million to expand broadband access in Tennessee, an expert ... Read more
15 hours ago by AP News Wire Reports.
ETSU’s Dr. Retha Gentry is named to Tennessee’s 2021 Rising Star Nurse Leaders
JOHNSON CITY – Dr. Retha Gentry, associate professor in East Tennessee State University’s College of Nursing, was recently named a 2021 Tennessee Rising Star Nurse ... Read more
18 hours ago by Contributed Content.
Delta Dental of Tennessee releases new children’s health educational materials
New resources include K-5 water-related health education materials, videos developed in partnership with the Nashville Zoo, toothbrush donation to celebrate Children’s Dental Health Month, and ... Read more
18 hours ago by Contributed Content.
Neely named Food City CFO
ABINGDON, Va. — Food City officials recently named Eddie Neely as the company’s new Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Neely is a seasoned business professional ... Read more
18 hours ago by Contributed Content.
Commission sending recommendations to City on Animal Shelter 501c3 status
BY IVAN SANDERS STAR STAFF ivan.sanders@elizabethton.com In a specially called meeting on Monday involving the Carter County Commission and the Elizabethton City Council, after a ... Read more
1 day ago by Ivan Sanders.
Tetrick qualifies for CFSP re-certification
Richard Charles Tetrick, CFSP of Elizabethton, has recently qualified for recertification of the designation of Certified Funeral Service Practitioner (CFSP), by the Academy of Professional Funeral ... Read more
2 days ago by Contributed Content.
A Life Lived: Ola Hicks used her gift of hospitality to serve others
The Scriptures command us to show hospitality to one another, and to do it without grumbling. Ola Hicks never failed to show hospitality to those ... Read more
2 days ago by Rozella Hardin.
Governor could require in-person learning under new GOP bill
NASHVILLE (AP) — Tennessee’s Senate on Monday advanced legislation that would allow the governor to issue an executive order requiring schools to offer in-person learning. ... Read more
